Experiment

Teacher should draw or have an overhead diagram showing structure of a neuron. At the beginning of the class, go over structures and functions. Tell students what candy to use to build neuron parts.

Fruit roll up: shape to form cell body

Round candy: nucleus

Pull n  peel: separate to make dendrites, axon, and axon terminals.

Red vines: cut into segments and feed axon through to create myelin.

Each student needs to create a candy neuron and should be able to point out structures.

After finishing the candy neuron activity, students should draw and label a neuron and list functions on a separate sheet of paper. You could also have students complete a pre-made packet about neurons with the drawing included.

Additional Info

Lesson created by Nancy Smith and Kathy Searle

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